ZIP 52346 (Van Horne, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52346: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Benton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 206 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Benton County compares with Iowa
Benton County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benton County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.3 | 68.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.4% | 18.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 15.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.6% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.6% | 23.1% | 24.8% | same |
Benton County sits below Iowa on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Benton County: 10.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Iowa: 3.5).
Overview
Police reported 206 crashes involving commercial trucks in Benton County since 2015: 101 people were injured and 21 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 47.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.4% in Iowa.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Iowa: 18.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 52346 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-218 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Iowa: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 52346 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 3 |
| US-218 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benton County) |
|---|---|
| Us 30/73 St | 12 |
| US-30 | 8 |
| I-380 | 6 |
| Ave | 6 |
| Interstate 380/I 380 | 5 |
| US-218 | 5 |
| Us 30/73 St And 21 Ave And V06 | 4 |
| W014/27 Ave | 3 |
ZIP 52346 at a glance
| Population | 1,113 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $113,342 |
| Median home value | $256,151 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Benton County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 9 | +34% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | +51% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 18 | +28% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52346
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 52346?
206 truck crashes have been reported in Benton County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 101 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 52346?
NHTSA data shows US-30 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 52346 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 52346?
The worst month is January: 12.6% of truck crashes in Benton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52346?
Since 2015, Benton County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 52346 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Benton County has 67.3 truck crashes a year; Iowa has 68.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 52346?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.